Part 2, Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 Summary

These chapters introduce the character of Arthur, and tell how Tom's life and attitudes were changed because of their relationship.

Chapter 1 - How the Tide Turned: Tom and East return to Rugby after a holiday, full of excitement and plans for the new term. Just as they are about to rush off for dinner, the School Nurse pulls Tom aside and gives him two pieces of news - that he has been assigned the large study he wanted, and that he has also been assigned to mentor a quiet, physically vulnerable, timid little boy named Arthur. Tom is at first reluctant to accept the responsibility, but when he discovers that he and Arthur have been invited to have tea with the Doctor and his family, he realizes that with responsibility comes status, and more eagerly moves into acceptance of...